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​KIDS AND TOTS

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If you have youngsters in tow, then the BESA Mums, Dads and Tots groups are here to support your transition and time here.   They are a warm welcoming  group, helping  you and your kids to get settled as quickly as possible. The tots groups primarily focus on the preschool 0-3 age group. 
The groups can offer a wealth of local knowledge including first hand experiences of expecting and delivering here in the USA.
 


Borrowing essentials; 
If you are new arrivals and are stuck for bedding, travel cots etc please contact your TOTs leader and they can put out an urgent request for you via our extensive BESA membership and someone will gladly loan you those bits until you are sorted.


Needing some moral support, click on the contacts below to email your local tots leader...

Not sure which area is easiest for you?
There is now a new BESA Tots coordinator who can direct you to your nearest group if you are not sure who is your closest contact. There may be areas which are obscure and you don't see an area name you recognise, don't worry there will be a group available to you. 
You will find that driving here is a necessity rather than a lifestyle choice. However, when you first arrive and the thought of driving; let alone with a car full of babies/toddlers puts you into a cold sweat..let Tots or your local BESA Area rep know. BESA members are very happy to do bit of chauffeuring if possible, until you get braver. 
We have all been there!
Please contact besa.tots@gmail.com
If you know where you are headed, then please feel free to contact the current tots group leaders directly:



DC -MUMS, POPS AND TOTS 
 June 2014
This area Tots group is currently in transition. If you have just moved to the DC , Chevy Chase or Bethesda area please contact your BESA Area rep or the BESA Tots coordinator who will be able to point you in the way of other Mums or Dads.  BESA  preschool parents are most welcome to go to any BESA Tots group.


Alexandria Area, VA- MUMS AND TOTS
If you have moved to Alexandria or the surrounding greater area.  Please contact Karen
Alexandria BESA Mums meet up site.
This is a separate member's group for BESA members who are mums and dads of pre-schoolers. 
This is a meet up group which serves the Alexandria BESA Tots group. The BESA Mums calendar meet up site  arrange social events etc suitable for preschoolers. 
Click on BESA Mums to take you to the info page. Membership to BESA Mums is by invitation from the Alexandria BESA Tots Rep and log in.



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McLean & Vienna, VA- MUMS AND TOTS
If you have moved to this Virginia area  ( inc Vienna/ McLean/ Great Falls/ Falls Church and nearby areas) . Please contact Carly

New for Summer 2014
The McLean & Vienna BESA Tots group have set up a Facebook group to coordinate meet ups etc. 
Not from McLean or Vienna ?- All BESA Tots members are welcome to join. Search for BESA McLean/Vienna Tots


Want to go somewhere to get rid of the wiggles? See our information on where to go  with kids in DC and in Virginia.   Don't forget to check out our
seasonal information for more ideas, especially during the holidays. 
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